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The summary dismissal of FCA chief exeutive Martin Wheatley has raised many questions about the role and responsibilities of the FCA, and there has been much comment. The consensus seems to be that at least one reason for the Government’s decision not to renew Wheatley’s contract was the fact he appeared to be advocating a […]

Vanguard is to launch a D2C platform in the UK, Money Marketing understands. It is understood the fund house is close to signing a deal with technology firm FNZ to build the platform. Vanguard is the latest fund manager to make a foray into the platform market, after Aberdeen Asset Management announced its acquisition of […]

The Bank of England may need to cut interest rates in order to prop up UK growth, chief economist Andy Haldane has warned. In a speech to the Portadown Chamber of Commerce in Northern Ireland today, Haldane said the case for raising rates is “some way from being made”, before raising the prospect of a […]

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The following sorry verse embodies procrastination on a whole new level: “Hello there, my name’s Phil; I rap like a small bear writing a will [diligently]; Estate-planning, ninja-whooping IHT; Shame I’m not as bizzie [urban affectation] with the RLP.” These words were penned in response to my father’s short verse sent to me, after the […]

Ahead of speaking at Money Marketing Interactive in May, LEBC public policy director Kay Ingram talks about the importance of putting the client at the centre of the advice process and Have advisers reached a point of true professionalism yet? In the 38 years I have worked in our industry, IFAs have seen a monumental shift from […]

Professional indemnity insurance providers have acknowledged that they see DB pension transfers as a high-risk area, as experts continue to express fears over the breadth of coverage for IFAs. While the FCA recently proposed measures to stop PI policies from excluding the Financial Services Compensation Scheme as a claimant and discussed the possibility of a […]